Police arrest 2 people, seize drugs after traffic stop in Oyster Bed Bridge, P.E.I.

A Charlottetown Police Services sign is pictured in this file photo.

A man and woman have been charged after police allegedly seized drugs from them in Oyster Bed Bridge, P.E.I.

Charlottetown police conducted a targeted traffic stop on July 5 where they seized 62 grams of cocaine, more than $2,500 in cash, cellphones and other items “consistent with drug trafficking,” according to a news release.

As a result of the investigation, Robert Scharman, 41, has been charged with:

• possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
• possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes.

Samantha Beer, 30, has also been charged with:

• possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
• failing to comply with a release order.

Both were remanded into custody and are set to appear in court on Thursday.

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